Dems Target Key WI Districts as Duffy’s Son-in-Law Wins GOP Primary
Democrats target two Republican-held Wisconsin seats as a Trump-backed candidate wins an open primary.
The update
Democrats have nominated candidates to challenge two incumbent Republicans in Wisconsin’s 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts. In the 1st District, Mitchell Berman, a nurse, will face Rep. Bryan Steil. In the 3rd District, Rebecca Cooke will face Rep. Derrick Van Orden. Both races are rated as competitive by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.
Why it matters
The 1st and 3rd Districts are among the top targets for House Democrats as they seek to regain a majority. The 3rd District is considered the party’s best chance to flip a seat in the state. Meanwhile, the 7th District race is an open seat after the incumbent retired.
What to watch
Democrats are focusing their resources on these two districts, but they face significant fundraising challenges. The Republican incumbents have large cash-on-hand advantages. Additionally, the 7th District GOP primary was won by Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who was endorsed by former President Trump.
Sources
- cbsnews.com — Results for the 1st and 3rd District Democratic primaries and general election matchups.
- thehill.com — Results for the 7th District GOP primary and details on Michael Alfonso's campaign.